corrades

verb

present tense third-person singular of corrade
as in wears
to damage or diminish by continued friction the desert's windblown sands had corraded much of the ancient stone's inscription

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  1. wears
  2. erodes
  3. frays
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  • In the clip, Karol wears full-glam and an oversized white hoodie, her dancers alongside her in matching get-ups.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
  • Jessica Alba wears some chic accessories while leaving the Beverly Hills Hotel on July 24.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of wears
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  • An unchecked ego further erodes psychological safety, as dismissing feedback signals that team contributions are unwelcome, creating dangerous blind spots.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • As the heat dome erodes over the course of this week, the upper atmosphere begins to level out.
    — Sean Macaday July 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of erodes
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  • Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.
    — William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of frays
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